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Ich danke dem Herrn
Staff Notation • Sacred, Madrigals
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Ich danke dem Herrn by Gabriel Möhlich — Lyrics
In finem, pro occultis filii. Psalmus David.
Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo; narrabo omnia mirabilia tua.
Laetabor et exsultabo in te; psallam nomini tuo, Altissime.
In convertendo inimicum meum retrorsum; infirmabuntur, et peribunt a facie tua.
Quoniam fecisti judicium meum et causam meam; sedisti super thronum, qui judicas justitiam.
Increpasti gentes, et periit impius: nomen eorum delesti in aeternum,
et in saeculum saeculi.
Inimici defecerunt frameae in finem, et civitates eorum
destruxisti. Periit memoria eorum cum sonitu;
et Dominus in aeternum permanet. Paravit in judicio thronum suum,
et ipse judicabit orbem terrae in aequitate: judicabit populos in justitia.
Et factus est Dominus refugium pauperi; adjutor in opportunitatibus, in tribulatione.
Et sperent in te qui noverunt nomen tuum,
quoniam non dereliquisti quaerentes te, Domine.
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About Ich danke dem Herrn
Gabriel Möhlich's Ich danke dem Herrn is a sacred work for SATB choir, blending Latin and German texts. The music opens with a clear, contrapuntal texture, establishing a sense of earnest devotion. As the piece progresses, it shifts between sections of joyful praise and solemn reflection, mirroring the text's expression of profound gratitude and trust in divine justice. The composer skillfully employs imitative writing and harmonic colour to convey the emotional arc of the psalm, making it a compelling choice for choirs seeking a piece that is both musically engaging and textually rich. Its madrigalistic elements add a layer of sophisticated vocal interplay, suitable for skilled ensembles.
